1-800 Contacts Sued for Unfair Competition for Online Search Restrictions

The Federal Trade Commission sued 1-800 Contacts, for unlawfully entering anticompetitive agreements with 14 rival online contact lens sellers that suppress competition in certain online search advertising auctions and restrict truthful and non-misleading internet advertising to consumers. The FTC alleges that this unfair practice caused some consumers paying higher retail prices for contact lenses. Andersen Sleater represents consumers in their claims for unfair business practices and false advertising against companies across the country. Its attorneys are investigating other unfair and untruthful practices. Click here to read more.